colleenjoy

weighing in at 244. Didn't make my goal for the month.

Something happened yesterday that made me so happy. I take a class in Roller Derby, all the skating, none of the impact. Some girls wear cute derby outfits (shirts, shorts/skirt, socks. I bought some cute knee socks at the beginning of the class, but my calf's were too big for them. Not anymore! They are still tight, but they go all the way up. I was soo happy.

i love cereal, and it's my quick go to when nothing else sounds good. Only have it maybe a couple of times a week at most. I do eat the Kashi Golean, it has either 9 or 13gm protein, depending on what flavor I have. Somewhere around 120 calories for about a cup (again depends on flavor). I add a cup of skim milk and let it set for a while. This helps to soften up the cereal. I drink the milk first then eat the softer cereal. I talked to my nutritionist and she was fine with this.

Hi, welcome to the site. I have found so much great information, the good and the band. The key is to do your research and make sure you are comfortable with your decision. I had surgery in Indianapolis 5/21/12. It was the best decisions I ever made for myself. Please let me know if you have any questions.

1/2-1/5 13.14 miles 1/6-1/12 35.51 miles 1/13/1/19 30.63 miles 1/20-1/26 34.15 miles total: 113.43 YIPEE!!!

AMAZING!!!

checking in this week at 244.2. So happy to see a loss this week, after holding steady last week.

1/2-1/5 13.14 miles 1/6-1/12 35.51 miles 1/13/1/19 30.63 miles Total= 79.28

weighed in this morning at 246. same as last week. disappointed since I kicked up the exercise in the last week. Hopefully I'll see a loss next week.

1/2-1/5 13.14miles 1/6-1/12 35.51 miles Total= 48.65

checking in this week at 246. Hope you feel better soon Lisa!

Sorry I can't help as I'm needed the same size. I have had some great success at goodwill. I've been able to get some practically new items for next to nothing. It does take some time, and sometimes I don't find anything. This weekend I found two pairs of dress pants for work, both for $5.26 total. One's an 18 and one's a 16,ghe 16's don't fit at all and the 18's are a little to tight, but couldn't pass up the price knowing they'll fit soon enough. Good luck!

can I join in too? I need motivation, and challenges like these help so much! my fitbit says from 1/2-1/5 13.14 miles.

Anyone interested in a meet up? They cancelled the lap band support group at st vincents and I loved it! Would be willing to organize a get together.

Name, real or screen~ Colleenjoy Goal weight for January 29th~ 242 Weight on January 1st~ 247.8 Age~40 Dietary goal for January~ log everything that I eat or drink Exercise goal for January~ get back into the C25K program Date banded~ 5/21/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 81

Just got the call and I'm scheduled for 8am on Monday 21st. I am so excited!!! Anyone else sharing the date with me?

I had reflux last night for the first time in a long time. I think it's because I ate late and went to bed less than an hour after finishing.

my hair loss was the worst between months 3 and 5. I had the same issue with drains clogging. Since then it's gone back to normal. I didn't do anything different, and I don't take biotin. Hopefully your hair will get back to normal soon.

Date Banded: 5/21/12 Weight at surgery:329 Weight on 12/12/12: 249.6 Total 79.4 pounds lost

I use Ease into couch to 5K as well. I really like it.

Congrats on taking that first step. Read as much as you can, you need to know the good the bad and the ugly, that way you'll be prepared. It's been hard, but getting the band was the best thing I've ever done for myself.

Good Luck to all those being banded. I've had mine now for almost 7 months and it was the best thing I've ever done!

checking this week at 250.

Congrats, how was it? I'm doing my first this weekend. I'm not planning on running, just hoping to not finish last.

I would talk to your dr and find out why they want to use this on you. Do they have a specific reason, or is it that's just the way they always do it?